x, 274 p. ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

A certain sacrifice : what was Britney telling us when she cut her own hair? -- Temporary like Achilles : why do we reject our heroes -- And what became of last year's snow : are celebrities becoming less beautiful? -- Sympathy for the Devil : have geniuses more often than not sold their souls? -- Divas and divinities : are celebrities (anything) like gods? -- Eternal flame : did the early Christians find a way to be immortal? -- I want to be like you-hoo-hoo : why do famous people influence us? -- If you want to evict Jade, vote now -- We're all individuals (yes, we're all individuals) : how the scent of Mariah Carey had the power to make us all part of something special -- You complete me : how celebrity couplings provide an index on celebrities and ultimately on the rest of us -- Too much information : how well do we really know famous people? -- Shades : Can the famous ever shed their fame?

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